Tag: #NigeriaArmy
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ABYSSINIA BATTALION WINS NDA COMBAT SWIMMING SHOWDOWN
It was endurance, discipline, and teamwork on display as NDA cadets battled it out in a high-intensity combat swimming competition. Abyssinia Battalion has emerged overall winner of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) inter-battalion combat swimming competition for 73 Regular Course Army cadets. The event, held at the NDA swimming pool in Afaka, Kaduna, tested cadets…
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TROOPS REPEL ISWAP ATTACK, KILL 38 TERRORISTS IN BORNO
Nigerian troops crush coordinated ISWAP assault, sending insurgents fleeing and recovering arms in a major victory for security forces. Troops of Operation HADIN KAI successfully repelled a coordinated early Saturday attack by ISWAP on Forward Operating Base (FOB) Mandaragirau in Borno’s Sector 2, killing 38 insurgents. Lt.-Col. Sani Uba said the “half-hearted” assault was met…
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COAS COMMENDS TROOPS FOR COURAGE, SACRIFICE IN PLATEAU SECURITY OPERATIONS
Nigeria’s army chief has praised frontline soldiers for their resilience and sacrifice in the ongoing battle against insecurity in Plateau State. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has lauded troops of the Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace for their dedication and courage in ongoing security operations. Shaibu gave the commendation during…
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NIGERIA, SOUTH AFRICA MUST TEAM UP TO SECURE AFRICA – SA ARMY CHIEF
South Africa’s Army Chief says Africa’s stability depends on stronger military collaboration between the continent’s leading powers — Nigeria and South Africa. The Chief of the South African Army, Lawrence Mbatha, has called for deeper military cooperation between Nigeria and South Africa to strengthen peace and security across the African continent. Mbatha made the call…
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SOUTH AFRICAN ARMY CHIEF PRAISES NIGERIA’S CYBER WARFARE CAPACITY
The Chief of the South African Army, Lt.-Gen. Lawrence Mbatha, has commended the Nigerian Army for its professionalism and growing strength in cyber warfare, describing the capability as vital in today’s security landscape. Mbatha gave the praise during a visit to the Nigerian Army Cyber Warfare Command in Abuja, noting that Nigeria and South Africa…
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SECURITY FORCES CRACK KIDNAP RINGS IN EDO NORTH, NAB 13 SUSPECTS
Joint raid hits hideouts in Auchi, Okpella and Aviele Forest as arms, drugs and cash are recovered. Security agencies have dealt a heavy blow to kidnapping and drug networks in Edo North Senatorial District, arresting 13 suspects in coordinated raids across Etsako West, Auchi and Okpella. The operation, carried out on February 4 under Operation…
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NIGERIAN TROOPS RESCUE 8 KIDNAP VICTIMS, ARREST GUNRUNNER IN CROSS RIVER
Swift action on waterways pays off. Nigerian troops under Operation UDO KA have safely received eight rescued kidnap victims handed over by the Cameroonian Armed Forces along the Ikang waterways. The victims had been abducted by suspected sea pirates while traveling from Nigeria to Cameroon but were freed following a gun battle with Cameroonian forces.…
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KOGI HEROES: ARMY RESCUES 21 HOSTAGES IN BLOODY BANDIT HIGHWAY AMBUSH
Troops from 12 Brigade Nigerian Army, alongside Quick Response Units, NSCDC, vigilantes, and hunters, stormed bandits who hit a convoy of six vehicles on Kabba-Obajana road Thursday around 2pm—freeing 21 passengers including Moses Oladimeji, Adele Jacob, the Ajayi couple, 9-day-old Rachael & Deborah Enenche with mum Paulina, and drivers of a Dangote cement truck (900…
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TINUBU PINS THE STARS!
A proud moment at the Villa as President Bola Tinubu congratulated Gen. Olufemi Oluyede after decorating him as Nigeria’s new Chief of Defence Staff — symbolizing a fresh charge at the nation’s military helm.NAN-PHOTO / Sumaila Ibrahim Wings of Honour! It was smiles all around as President Bola Tinubu decorated Air Marshal Sunday Aneke as…
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NORTH EAST SECURITY IMPROVES SIGNIFICANTLY UNDER OPERATION HADIN KAI, SAYS THEATRE COMMANDER
The security landscape in Nigeria’s North East is turning a corner! Lt.-Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar, Theatre Commander of Operation Hadin Kai, reports significant gains through coordinated military efforts and agency synergy. Since November last year, despite increased threats like armed drones and IEDs, Nigerian forces have neutralized 26 key terrorist commanders and cleared many insurgent camps.…
